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The Tell-Tale Heart

By: Edgar Allan Poe
Narrated by: Mr. David Ian Davies
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Actor David Ian Davies' telling of Poe's Gothic horror tale "The Tell-Tale Heart" captures this classic narrative of the unnamed murderer in all its exquisite vileness, its self-effacing insanity that poses rationality where none exists.Public Domain (P)2006 One Voice Recordings Thriller & Suspense Scary Classics Fiction Horror Suspense Anthologies & Short Stories Short Story Unreliable Narrator Anthologies Short Stories

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Voice actor David Ian Davies captures the petrifying nuances of American horror master Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story "The Tell-Tale Heart". He interprets the chilling prose with fervor, bringing the monstrous character to life. The first-person narrator, a murderer, rants and raves about how he killed an old man for no other reason than distaste for a pale blue eye. He works hard to conceal his deed - dismembering and concealing the corpse - but his clever measures are no match for his guilt.

Classic Tale • Dramatic Performance • Dark Suspenseful Story • Legendary Story • Creepy Feel • Nostalgic Radio Feel

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I truly enjoyed the performance given while telling the story. I could clearly see what was going on as the story progressed thanks to the actor's abilities.

Wonderful!

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i love the echo and the story line, it has such a creepy feel. i loved it.

10 out of 10 would recommend again

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Loved the narrator. Reminds me of old school radio broadcasts. Classic tale you just can't beat.

Pure Nostalgia

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Mr David Ian Davies really out forth so much effort. the inflection in his voice and change of tones had my heart racing. thank you for tremendous work

phenomenal

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I adore all of Poe's work. The narration is done with vigor and is as exciting as the story itself. Bravo!

The Most Entertaining Narration

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